Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the 1st Arizona Infantry was drafted into service for World War I. By the end of the war, more than 11,000 Arizonans had served. This photo shows World War I draftees from Globe. We loved the “pawsome” photos of your furry friends! Thanks for […]

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, the state’s first newspaper, The Weekly Arizonian, published its first edition in Tucson. This photo shows its original office in Tubac. One of our polls from last week revealed that 80% of respondents have lived outside Arizona at times. So tell us: where else […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, State Farm Stadium—originally called University of Phoenix Stadium—opened in Glendale after three years of construction. Mark your calendar! The Arizona State Fair opens on Sept. 19 with rodeos, monster trucks, and a Grammy winner’s live performance. Remember to listen to our daily Flyover Podcast. In […]

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, construction was completed on Mansfeld Junior High School in Tucson, pictured here. A study names Patagonia as the state’s top retirement destination among 40 ranked locations. Are you retired? Tell us where you settled down and what inspired your choice. We’d love to hear your […]

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Gov. Thomas Campbell canceled the state fair to save taxpayers $90,000. This aerial photo shows the fair circa 1909. Speaking of aerial photos, here’s one from 2015—posted this week on social media—that shows vast rows of cars parked in the Mojave Desert after the […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, Commodore Perry Owens was born. Named after a naval commander, the legendary Apache County sheriff was a key figure in the Owens-Blevins shootout. Heads up! Twin meteor showers peak tonight, bringing up to 25 meteors per hour with ideal viewing conditions and global visibility—no […]

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Tucson businessmen pledged $1,100 to fund a faster wagon route to Globe, shown here circa 1890.  Ahead of today’s Top Story on Arizona’s water woes, here’s an inside look at the state’s massive pipelines. Later, in Et Cetera, a wildlife park names new bear […]

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Tucson police ticketed 21 drivers in a single day during a crackdown on speeding. This circa 1917 photo shows Congress Street at 6th Avenue. As students return to school, today’s edition covers key education stories, from a district’s pricey Las Vegas trip to a […]

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, floods swept through Globe, flooding mines while damaging homes and businesses. This photo shows the city circa 1900. Check out the juicy details behind Arizona’s surging watermelon supply, and then steer over to Top Stories for the latest on rising beef prices.  Later today, we’ll […]

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Thomas Bopp of Arizona and Alan Hale of New Mexico each spotted what became known as Comet Hale-Bopp. Car collectors responded to Tuesday’s Poll by sharing prized rides, including a 1908 Brush Runabout, ’45 K3 International Harvester, ’79 MGB, ’59 Edsel, and ’63 Falcon […]